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    Njao Gap dive site
    drift
    Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands, Tanzania
    Ras Kiuyu

    Njao Gap

    Best months: Jan–Feb

    Protected Area

    Ras Kiuyu

    Why dive here

    With 41+ marine species recorded in the area - including humpback whales, sea turtles, spinner dolphins, napoleon wrasse and pufferfish - Njao Gap offers some of Dar es Salaam & Offshore Islands's richest drift diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest March, April, December.

    Best timeJan–Feb
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Sea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins, Napoleon Wrasse and Pufferfish · 41+ species recorded
    Water26-30°C · warmest March, April, December
    CharacterDrift dive
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Njao Gap offers a solid drift dive experience off Dar es Salaam. The currents here can be zippy, perfect for gliding along and spotting whatever gets swept past – we’ve seen barracuda and various reef sharks on a good day. It’s best suited for divers comfortable with a bit of pace and not needing to hover over specific critters. Keep an eye on your dive guide; they know the best lines.

    Safety Notes

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

    Strong currents typical this month (avg 31 cm/s). Good buoyancy control essential.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Njao Gap

    Njao Gap Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Njao Gap, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-5.09, 39.62) (5km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    27°C

    81°F · Range: 26.2–28.5°C

    Current Speed

    31.14 cm/s

    Direction: N (5.5°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.172 mg/m³

    Clear water

    Salinity

    35.1 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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